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As patients and visitors cross the skybridge at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, they're now greeted by a collection of larger-than-life portraits celebrating the people who help keep the hospital running every day.

The exhibit, *Unsung Heroes*, was created by six recent Skyview High School graduates and features employees and volunteers from across the medical center, including nurses, physicians, security staff, spiritual care, administrative teams, specialists and even Lucy, a 15-year-old service dog.

Inspired by the global Inside Out Project, the exhibit uses art and storytelling to shine a light on the many people whose work often happens behind the scenes but makes a lasting impact on patients, families and colleagues.

We're grateful to the Skyview High students for their creativity and to the employees and volunteers who make Legacy Salmon Creek such a special place to receive and provide care.

If you're visiting Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, take a moment to experience Unsung Heroes for yourself. The exhibit will be on display through the end of the year.

Read more in The Columbian: https://bit.ly/4xNttRO

Photo credit: Taylor Balkom/The Columbian

Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history, but its legacy lives on through the stories, experiences and traditions of those who honor it today.

At Legacy Health, we believe listening to and learning from the communities we serve is an important part of building connection and understanding.

What began as a photo essay featuring the voices and experiences of Legacy employees has grown to include perspectives from our broader community. This year, we invited Black community members, artists and local businesses to share what Juneteenth means to them through their own words, stories and experiences.

Read the full community photo essay and learn how members of our community honor, reflect on and celebrate Juneteenth: https://bit.ly/43OWTBo

We're excited to officially welcome Susan Huang, MD, MBA as Legacy Health's new President and CEO.

As Susan begins her first week, she'll be spending time across our system meeting physicians, nurses, leaders and staff, visiting our hospitals and listening to and learning from our teams who ensure Legacy is Here for Good.

We're looking forward to introducing her to the teams and moments that define Legacy and make it the best place to give and receive care.

Welcome to Legacy, Susan!

The new Legacy Oregon Burn Center has officially opened its doors at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, marking an exciting milestone for our region.

To celebrate the occasion, we welcomed staff, current and former patients, community members, donors and partners to tour the new facility and see firsthand how this space was designed to support healing, recovery and specialized burn care.

For more than 50 years, the Oregon Burn Center has provided lifesaving care across Oregon, Southwest Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This new facility represents a significant investment in the future of specialized burn care, made possible in part through more than $2 million in philanthropic support from our community.

The new 33,000-square-foot facility builds on that legacy with 16 adaptable patient suites, advanced treatment spaces, a rooftop healing garden and dedicated areas for pediatric patients and families.

We thank everyone who celebrated this important milestone with us and everyone whose support brought this vision to life.

Together, we're ensuring specialized burn care remains accessible in our region.